Thursday, April 25 on Urban Forum Northwest on 1150 AM KKNW/www.1150kknw.com, on Alexa and my podcast 2:00-3:00 pm (PDT) my guest for the hour are: *Congressman Gregory Meeks (D) New York-5 Ranking Member, House Foreign Relations Committee comments on the some success for the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) and the Democrats in spite of the obvious chaos in the House. He also comments on the quagmire in Haiti and possible solutions for the country's political instability. *Bob Armstead, President, National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC)-Washington State Chapter comments on the programs being funded to help rebuild the infrastructure. He also questions how some companies can continue to receive state contracts funded with federal dollars that have been decertified by the states Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprise (OMWBE). *Elmer Dixon, Owner, Executive Diversity Services and a Co Founder of the Seattle Black Panther Party comments on the history of the organization, some of the programs they implemented in the late 60's and 70's. The government still funds some of the same programs today. Elmer's book, Die Standing: From Black Panther Revolutionary to Global Diversity Consultant is available on Amazon. *Chad Lawson Cooper, Executive Producer, Justice on Trial-Reloaded an Off-Broadway Play that will be on stage at Seattle's Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church, on Saturday, April 27 at 6:00 pm, Bishop Garry L. Tyson, Pastor. The play will feature individuals like the great grandson of W. E. B. Du Bois, Jeffrey Du Bois Peck. Call 206.324.6688 for ticket information. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on facebook. Twitter X@Eddie_Rye.

hursday, April 18 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Luis Navarro, retired Director, Work Force Development at the Port of Seattle will share his experience on the job and comment on his work in the community that earned him an award for the Seattle King County Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration and Continuation Committee (MLKCC). *Dr. James Carter, Executive Director, Seattle Breakfast Group comments on the organization's April 25 33rd Annual Tie-One-On Luncheon that will be held at the Fairmount Olympic Hotel from 10:30 am-1:30 pm. *Judith Hightower, Co Chair, Seattle-King-Snohomish YWCA People of Color Executive Council will be joined by Guadalupe Mabry, Associate Director, King County Programs and Services. They will invite you to their 13th Annual STAND Against Racism on April 26. The virtual event will feature Seattle Black Panther Party Co Founder Elmer Dixon, who now owns Executive Diversity Services. *Tana Yasu, Executive Director, Joe Brazil Legacy Project invites you to an April Jazz Music Appreciation Month event being held at Seattle's Royal Esquire Club on Saturday, April 27 3:00-7:00 pm (PDT). The event will feature a number of local musicians as Seattle celebrates the late Jazz Music Icon Joe Brazil. Urban Forum Northwest Streams live at 1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com. Like us on facebook. Twitter X@Eddie_Rye.

Thursday, April 11th on Urban Forum Northwest:   *Attorney Raymond A. Connell, Jamaica Consul General for the Pacific Northwest comments on his duties which includes assistance with renewing Jamaican passports.   *Johnathan Johnson, President, Tacoma WA NAACP comments on the activities of the civil rights organization and comments on the continuing efforts to get true justice for the Manny Ellis family who was killed by Tacoma police.   *Maisha Barnett, granddaughter of the legendary Powell Barnett talks about the re-dedication of a portrait of her grandfather that hangs in the hallway of Leschi Elementary School. Speakers for the Saturday, April 27 noon event are former King County Council Member Larry Gossett, Reverend Dr. Ratcliff-Beaumonte, and Karen Jones.   *Barney Hilliard has organized fund raising concerts to benefit students in need at Leschi Elementary School and he continues his effort. He will be joined by Butch Harrison and Good Company for the April 27 event at 1:00 pm (PDT).   Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on facebook. Twitter X@Eddie_Rye

Thursday, April 4 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D) CA-43 Ranking Member, House Financial Services Committee comments on how she and Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) are getting things accomplished with the gridlock in the US Congress. And ask her to comment on the 56th Anniversary of the assassination of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  *Bob Armstead, President, National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC)-Washington State Chapter comments on the various pools of federal dollars that are available for Houses of Worship and non-profit organization. A representative from the Department of Commerce is on organization's monthly meeting agenda Thursday afternoon 5:00-6:30 pm to provide details on how to access the federal grant funds. Listen in at www.NAMCwa.COM. *Hayward Evans, Co Convener, Seattle Martin Luther King Jr. County Commemoration/Continuation Committee (MLKCC) talks about the observation of the 56th Anniversary of the assassination of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King. The program will held at Seattle's Holgate Street Church of Christ 5:00-7:00 pm (PDT). *Michelle Allison, General Manager, King County Metro comments on her duties and responsibilities for the county's public transportation system and talks about the agencies future. *Darrell Powell, President, Seattle King County NAACP provides an update on the organizations activities. He will also comment on the 56th Anniversary of the assassination of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and what his organization is doing to fulfill Dr. King's Dream. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on facebook. Twitter X@Eddie_Rye.

Thursday, March 28 on Urban Forum Northwest on 1150 AM KKNW/www.1150kknw.com, on Alexa and my podcast 2:00-3:00 pm (PDT) my scheduled guest for the hour are: *Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (D) MS-2 ,Ranking Member, Committee on Homeland Security comments on how he and Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) are getting things done in spite of the obvious gridlock in congress. Get his perspective on African American Owned Businesses/Contractors participation in the 1.75 trillion dollar Infrastructure and Jobs Act rebuilding fund. *Bishop Garry L. Tyson, Pastor, Seattle's Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church, President,General Baptist Convention Northwest will comment on the 56th anniversary of the assassination of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He will be joined by Chad Lawson Cooper, Executive Producer, Justice On Trial-Reloaded as they talk about the Off Broadway Play that's going to featured at Goodwill on Saturday April 27 at 6:00 pm. *Reverend Dr. Carey Anderson, Pastor, Seattle's First AME comments on an effort by local Seattle Clergy to remedy the deadly gun violence in all parts of the city. *Reverend Dr. Linda Smith, Pastor, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Baptist Church of Renton WA comments on the 56th Anniversary of the assassination of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. *Darrell Powell, President, Seattle King County NAACP comments on the 56th Anniversary of the assassination of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Speak to some of the issues that the organization has advocated for and the priorities of the Civil Rights organization. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.1150kknw.com, for archived programs and relevant information.

"Urban Forum Northwest" is a weekly radio program that focuses on issues regarding social, economic and political justice locally, nationally and internationally. This Week's Show Details Thursday, March 21 on Urban Forum Northwest on 1150 AM KKNW/www.1150kknw.com on Alexa and my podcast 2:00-3:00 pm (PDT) my scheduled guest for the hour are:   *Washington State Representative David Hackney (D) 11th Legislative District comments on the past short 60 day legislative session and talks about his legislative accomplishments for his district and the state. He also served as Chair of the Black Members Caucus.   *Loria Yeadon, President and CEO, Greater Seattle YMCA is the first woman and person of color to hold that position in the 140 year old history of the organization. She has been at the helm since 2019 and was selected after a nation wide search. She will comment on the programs and services being offered.   *Toshiko Grace Hasegawa, Executive Director, Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs comments on CAPAA's Golden Celebration, commemorating 50 years of service to the Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities statewide.   *Hayward Evans, Co Convener, Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration/Continuation Committee (MLKCC) talks about the 56th Anniversary of the assassination of Dr. King and how MLKCC will observe the April 4 Anniversary at Seattle's Holgate Street Church of Christ.   Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on facebook. X@Eddie_Rye.

Thursday, March 14 on Urban Forum Northwest : *Washington State Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos (D)-37th LD comments on the progress she and the legislature made during the short session and speak to how many of her legislative priorities came to fruition. She chairs the House Education Committee (K-12). *Ram Dixit, President, MLK Gandhi Empowerment Initiative comments on the collaborative effort to technologically empower some of our community members who were left out of the technology revolution and how the organization will provide the training to underserved communities. *Seattle Fire Chief Harold Scoggins talks about a pilot program announced by Mayor Bruce Harrell yesterday on how Seattle Fire Department (SFD) paramedics will administer a new medicine, buprenorphine that will be administered to patients who are being treated for an opiate overdose. *Terrell Jackson, Owner, Jackson's Catfish Corner comments on the history of the restaurant that was founded by his grandparents, Woodrow and Rosemary Jackson. His grandmother recently passed away and her Celebration of Life will be held this Sunday afternoon. There are extensive articles about her in the Seattle Medium and the Seattle Facts Newspapers. *Linda Thompson Black, Northwest Area Development Director, United Negro College Fund (UNCF) invites you to the 80th Anniversary "A Mind Is...Ruby Gala-Seattle annual fundraiser on Saturday, March 16 at 6:00 pm at the Seattle Convention Center | The Summit House 900 Pine Street. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com. Like us on facebook. Twitter X@Eddie_Rye.

Thursday, March 7 on Urban Forum Northwest: *Bob Armstead, President, National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC)-Washington State Chapter (NAMCWA.COM) comments on the organization's meeting agenda that will include the 50 million dollar pilot program that will be available for nonprofits and houses of worship to purchase new HVAC units or generators, and funding to replace windows, doors and upgrades to make them more energy efficient. Grants up to $200,000.00 will be available. *Deborah Horne, KIRO TV Reporter is the Keynote Speaker for the Women In Business Expo Group's (WIBEG) Leadership Luncheon on March 9 11:00 am-3:00 pm being held at the Rainier Beach Community Center. Carmelle Bias is the founder of WBIEG. *Representatives from the new Cristo Rey Jesuit Seattle (CRJS) High School comment on the school that will be located in the Skyway area of Seattle. Participants are; Gaynell T. Walker, CRJS Board Member, Dr. Nadia Despenza Guy, CRJS Principal, Paul Hogan, CRJS President, and Katie Seltzer, VP, Corporate Work Study Program. *Donald Byrd, Artistic Director, Spectrum Dance Theater, Sharon Nyree Williams, Interim Executive Director, Spectrum Dance Theater, and Josephine Howell all comment on the play "Grief" that will be on stage at the Seattle Rep March 15&16. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on facebook. Twitter X@Eddie_Rye.

February 29 on Urban Forum Northwest : *Dr. E. Faye Williams, ESQ. Retired and a Syndicated Columnist with Trice Edney Wire comments on her column that was published in the Seattle Medium Newspaper on Wednesday "No One is Above the Law" that focus on the the many trials of Donald Trump. *Hayward Evans, Co Convener, Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration/Continuation Committee (MLKCC) provides some highlights from the MLKCC Black History Month event held at Seattle's Holgate Street Church of Christ. *Fred Maxie and Sharon Miller Maxie, the brother and sister in law of the late Peggy Joan Maxie former 37th District Washington State Representative (1971-1982) talks about the accomplishments of the first African American female elected to the state legislature. *Dr. Mike Tuttle, Executive Director, United Indians of All Tribes invites you to the Billy Frank Jr. event that will be held Tuesday, March 5 6:00-8:00 pm at North Seattle College where you can have dinner and hear about this famous advocate. Carmelle Bias, Women in Business Expo Group is sponsoring a Leadership Luncheon on Saturday, March 9 11:00 am-3:00 pm at the Rainier Beach Community Center where participants can engage in Networking,Women Who Lead Panel Discussion, Leadership Growth Strategies, and the Keynote will be delivered by Deborah Horne of KIRO TV. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on facebook. X@Eddie_Rye.

Guests include: Hayward Evans, Co Convener, Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration/Continuation Committee (MLKCC) Chandler Williams Maisha Barnett, Ekene Ijeoma and Shameka Gagnier Clarence Williams Stephanie Johnson Tolliver, President, Black Heritage Society of Washington State Sarah Sense Wilson Sharon Nyree Williams

guests include: Gabriel Prawl, President, Seattle A. Phillip Randolph Institute comments on the Monday, February 19 Charles Rolland African American Legislative Day in Olympia Reverend LaNesha DeBardelaben, Assistant Pastor, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church comments on Freedom Fridays being held at the Church Angela Moorer is playing an intricate role in the production of the King County Reparations Project (KCRP). Congressman Adam Smith (D) WA-9, Ranking Member, House Armed Services Committee

Thursday, February 8 on Urban Forum Northwest my scheduled guest for the hour are:   *Lewis Rudd, Owner, Ezell's Famous Chicken comments on how his brand has expanded to seventeen stores in several states and foreign countries. He reflects on his 40 year anniversary after starting in the CD on 23rd and East Jefferson Street.   *Gabriel Prawl, President, Seattle A. Philip Randolph Institute is one of the sponsors of the Charles Rolland African American Legislative Day Monday, February 19 9:30 am-3:00 pm at the Capital Building in Olympia.   *Attorney Jesse Wineberry Sr. Co Founder, Washington Equity Now Alliance (WENA) is a pro-affirmative action, non-profit dedicated to righting the historic wrongs at the local and national levels of government.   *Michelle Lang-Raymond, Co Founder and Executive Director, Acts on Stage Theater, Isiah Anderson Jr., Co Founder and Artistic Director, Acts on Stage Theater. They will be joined by some of the cast of King X The Meeting: Sean Goode, Moses Masitha, and Colin Parker Stephens.   *Lem Howell, Civil Rights Attorney Emeritus lends his opinion on the politics of our US Congress and provides an analysis of the many legal issues before the U S Supreme Court and defines the rule of law and when and how it's applied.   Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on facebook. X@Eddie_Rye.

Today, Thursday, February 1 on Urban Forum Northwest on 1150 AM KKNW/www.1150kknw.com, on Alexa and my podcast 2:00-3:00 pm (PST) my scheduled guest for the hour are: *Reverend Dr. Gregory Christopher, Pastor, Shiloh Baptist Church, Tacoma WA is retiring and there will be four days of "Appreciation and Celebration" to honor his service at Shiloh and his leadership in the community. *Tony Benton of Rainier Avenue Radio.World invites you to Call to Conscience Black History Month Museum Tuesday-Sunday 11:00 am-7:00 pm (PST) February 1-29 that will feature Exhibits and Installations by local Black History Makers. The event will be held at 4916 Rainier Avenue South. *Dr. Marcia Tate Arunga, Dean, Evergreen State College will celebrate Black History Month with their event on Saturday, February 3 12:00-3:00 pm (PST) featuring Historical Black Leaders-Elmer Dixon, Founder, Seattle Black Panther Party;Larry Gossett, Founder, University of Washington Black Student Union (BSU), and Khalfani Mwamba. *Bob Radford invites you to the First Annual Clarence Acox Gala-Legacy Fundraiser at Dimitrious Jazz Alley Monday, February 5. Gallery Onyx Auction 5:30-6:45. Showtime at 7:00 pm (PST). *Ed Prince, Executive Director, Washington State Commission on African American Affairs comments on the Commission and the states plans to honor Black History Month. Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on facebook. X@Eddie_Rye.

Johnathan Johnson, President, Tacoma WA NAACP comments his organization’s priorities for 2024 and his analysis of the Manuel Ellis trial and verdict Lyle Quasim, Chair, Tacoma Pierce County Black Collective will comment on the Manuel Ellis killing in Tacoma WA Reverend Dr. Gregory, Pastor, Shiloh Baptist Church in Tacoma is announcing his retirement Bob Armstead, President, National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC)-Washington State Chapter Sarah Sense Wilson, Co Founder, Urban Native Education Alliance (UNEA)

Guests include: Shaude’ Moore, Chair, Seattle Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Organizing Coalition comments on their annual MLK Holiday event Hayward Evans, Co Chair, Seattle MLK Organizing Coalition’s Opportunity Fair talks about the success of Monday’s event Dominique Alex is Interim CEO of Mary’s Place. She comments on the vital work of the organization Attorney James Bible expresses his legal opinion of the Manny Ellis trial John Houston

guest include: Derrick Wheeler Smith, Director, Seattle Office of Civil Rights Steve Bury, Executive Director, Urban Impact in Seattle Dr. Dwane Chappelle, Director of the Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning Reverend Dr. Leslie D. Braxton, Pastor, New Beginnings Christian Fellowship, Kent WA and Reverend Dr. Joseph Evans, Endowed Chair, Berkeley School of Theology  Linda Thompson Black, Pacific Northwest Area Development Director, United Negro College Fund (UNCF) DeiMarlon Scisney  Shaude’ Moore, Chair, Seattle King County Organizing Coalition  Hamdi Mohamed, new President of the Seattle Port Commission

Guests include : Washington State Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos (D)-37 Claude Burfect Kendra Liddell Reverend Dr. Leslie D. Braxton, Pastor, New Beginnings Christian Fellowship, Kent WA

*Reverend Dr. Paris Smith was installed as Mount Zion Baptist Church's Senior Pastor on October 21 as Mount Zion's 25th Senior Pastor. Dr. Smith has been preaching for over 37 years. He is a theologian, professor, and is concerned with the entire community. Prior to coming to Mount Zion he was the Senior Pastor at Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Washington DC.   *Reverend Dr. Carey Anderson, Senior Pastor, First African Methodist Episcopal Church comments on the role that Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. took on that eventually paved the way for African Americans to gain equality by the passing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson.   *Bishop Reginald Witherspoon Sr. examines the success that Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had in organizing African Americans and their supporters to have President Lyndon Johnson sign the Voting Rights Act of 1965 that allowed African Americans the right to vote.   *Efe Elahio is an 11th grade student at Lakeside High School, a BSU Member, on the school's football and track teams. He was a Seattle King County NAACP ACTSO first place winner locally in the computer science category and placed third in the National NAACP ACTSO competition.   *Roger Evans and Clyde Merriwether of The Washington State Black Legacy Institute invites you to the organization's Business Festival during Kwanzaa which is the Manifestation of Unity, Self-Determination and Cooperative Economics. The three day event will be held Friday, December 29, Saturday, December 30 and Sunday, December 31 that will feature a Small Business Showcase, Financial Literacy Workshops,Tech Training and many other workshops at 2656 42nd Avenue SW, Seattle WA 98116. You must register on Eventbrite to attend.   Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on facebook. X@Eddie_Rye.

Thursday, December 21 on Urban Forum Northwest on 1150 AM KKNW/www.1150kknw.com on Alexa and my podcast 2:00-3:00 pm (PST) my scheduled guest for the hour are: *Wendell Stemley, President, National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) comments on the 1.75 trillion dollar Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funds appropriated to rebuild the United States infrastructure, he is confused by the success of Black Contractors and Truckers in the state of Florida, but the numbers don't reflect the same success for African American Contractors and Truckers in Washington State. *Bob Armstead, President, National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC)-Washington Chapter comments on his efforts with local and state government agencies to secure opportunities for his members and minority owned and operated construction firms. *Elton Mason, Owner, Washington State Sand and Gravel expresses his disappointment with showing up to an outreach sessions called to comply with federal regulations. The session he and 9 other Black Truckers attended in hopes of getting dump truck work on a contract that already been awarded and was not even put out for public bid. *Shaude' Moore, Chair, Seattle King County Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Organizing Coalition provides an update on the organization's plans for the January 15, 2024 MLK Holiday that will be held at Seattle's Garfield High School. She will lead the discussion with this years MLK Interns. *The following 2023-2024 Seattle MLK Interns comment on their experience to date and they are: *Misgana Kiflom 11th grade Shorewood High School-Principal:Bill Dunbar *Kobe Williams 11th grade O'Dea High School-Principal:Jim Walker *Abigail Ferrigno 11th grade Cleveland STEM High School-Principal:Jeff Lamm *Olivia Ferrigno 9th grade Cleveland STEM High School-Principal:Jeff Lamm Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on facebook. Twitter (X)@Eddie_Rye.

guest include: Corey Spruill Deacon Chuck Smith, New Beginnings Christian Fellowship (NBCF) Katie Harris Korbett Mosesly Keith and Christina Blocker Bishop Reggie Witherspoon, Sr.